Doing Business Abroad

These sites will tell you everything you need to know in order to open a business in another country.

US Chambers of Commerce

American Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AmChams) are voluntary associations of American enterprise and individuals doing business in a particular country as well as firms and individuals of that country who operate in the United States. AmChams are formed to advance the interests of American businesses overseas. Currently, 92 AmChams in 80 countries are affiliated with the US Chamber of Commerce. Along with pursuing trade policy initiatives, AmChams make available publications and services, as wekk as sponsoring a variety of business development programs. Through four regional organizations in Asia, Europe, the Gulf Countries, and Latin America/The Carribbean, AmChams represent the concerns and interests of the business community at the highest levels of government and business in the trade policy development.

International Trade Center, ITC, works with developing countries and economies in transition to set up effective trade promotion programs for expanding their exports and improving their import operations. This covers six key areas: product and market development, Development of trade support services, Trade information, Human resource development, International purchasing and supply management, and Needs assessment and program design for trade promotion. In all of these services, ITC gives particular attention to activities with the least developed countries (LDCs).

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, UNCTAD, was established in 1964 as a permanent intergovernmental body, is the principal organ of the United Nations General Assembly dealing with trade, investment, and development issues. Its primary directive is to maximize trade, investment, and development opportunities for developing countries and assist them in thir efforts to integrate into the world economy on an equitable basis.

GlobalEDGE is a global business knowledge web-portal that connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities. By serving as a gateway to specialized knowledge on countries, cross-border business transactions, and cross-cultural management, globalEDGE responds to a real interest expressed by an increasing number of global virtual professionals. It also creates a virtual community of both executives and academics with like interests.

The International Business Forum provides information about business opportunities in the international marketplace. it is intended for companies wishing to export or expand into foreign markets as well as for those interested in acquiring products or services from other countries.

The Academy of International Business is the leading global community of scholars for the creation and dissemination of knowledge about international business and policy issues. The AIB transcends the boundaries of single academic disciplines and managerial functions to enhance business education and practice. The objectives of the AIB are to foster education and advance professional standards in the field of international business.

The business directory provided here is extensive; it contains important links to government and legal information. Trade shows, conferences, and leads are a unique feature of this site. Additionally, a venue for communication is provided for business students and executives in the form of message boards; newspapers and airline tickets are also available.

Founded int 1945 to promote an open world trading system, now among the premier pro-trade, pro-market liberalization organizations, an active membership base of over 300 multinational companies, law firms, and business associations, provides unparalleled access to international policy makers and regulatory authorities. Over 50 specialized policy committees and working groups. US afiliate of the International Chamber of Commerce, the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD and the International Organization of Employers. Facilitates international trade through harmonization of commercial practices, Issues and guarantees ATA Carnets which allow temporary, duty-free imports overseas for trade shows, commercial samples, and professional equipment.

The Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) formulates and carries out US foreign economic policy, integrating US economic interests with our foreign policy goals so that US firms and investors can compete on an equal basis with their counterparts overseas. It implements American economic policy in cooperation with US companies, US government agencies and other organizations. Under the direction of an Assistant Secretary, the bureau negotiates agreements with foreign governments and advances US positions in such international organizations as the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organization. EB officers work with the World Trade Organiization to establish fair rules of international trade, lead US negotiations on bilateral civil aviation treaties, negotiate bilateral and regional investment treaties in partnership with USTR, combat bribery in international commerce, and coordinate issues related to economic sanctions.

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), an affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce, works to build democracy and market economies throughout the world. CIPE works in four principal areas. Most recently a grants program currently supporting over 90 indigenous organizations in developing countries. Also, an award-winning communications strategy, training programs, and technical assistance through field offices. Since its inception in 1983, CIPE has funded more than 700 projects in 80 countries and has conducted management training programs throughout the world. CIPE conducts their programs with funding from the National Endowment for Democracy and the United States Agency for International Development as well as individual investors.

This page was Created by Sarah Coffman on January 5, 2002.

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